September 2025

The Down's Syndrome Association is undertaking a survey of parents and carers of children with Down's syndrome looking at their experiences of primary and secondary school education.
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New analysis from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found that children with mental health problems who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) experience reduced predicted absences from school.
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A cross-party meeting was held today by Baroness Casey to discuss the work of the Independent Commission on Social Care and priorities for reform.
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People with a learning disability who have diabetes are at higher risk of dying from the condition and progressing to severe disease and insulin therapy.
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There are a range of options for disabled young people who are looking to access further education, but it can be difficult for families to decipher the best route and how to access support.
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The latest LeDeR report found that the rate for adults with a learning disability who died in 2023 from a preventable cause is still nearly twice that of the general population.
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New research shows that 89% of autistic people age 40-59 years and 97% of people aged over 60 years are estimated to be undiagnosed.
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The Down's Syndrome Association has produced a series of resources to help families of children with special education needs and disabilities return to school.
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